English Heritage (EH) and Ashgate Publishing have announced the forthcoming launch of the much anticipated revision, expansion and updates of their Practical Building Conservation series, first published in 1988, with 10 new volumes replacing the original five.
Charles Strang, IHBC’s Communications Chair, said: ‘In these days of rather less substantial but much more frequent communication via social media, there’s comfort in knowing that conservation still values the book as an aid to expanding our knowledge and abilities… these will be unmissable!’
Ashgate writes:
Since the original series of Practical Building Conservation appeared in 1988, it has become a standard reference for those caring for historic buildings large and small: essential reading for architects, surveyors and building managers, as well as conservators. Ashgate Publishing and English Heritage are now publishing an update to this seminal series. The new series has not only been updated to cover the latest techniques and materials, but has been greatly expanded and copiously illustrated. English Heritage is renowned for its expertise in the conservation of buildings, gardens and archaeological sites, and these books are an accessible distillation of many years of experience. They look in detail at building materials ranging from the ancient to the modern, and are studded throughout with practical advice.
For more information see www.ashgate.com/pbc
Contact: Fiona Dunford: fdunford@ashgatepublishing.com
